Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport or Istanbul Airport → The Hera Platinum Hotel: Private Taxi
Located in Ataşehir, roughly 23 km and 25 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €50
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to The Hera Platinum Hotel it is roughly 23 km, about 25 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €50 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €75. You pay the driver the price you booked. From Istanbul Airport (IST) it is about 59 km, with cars from €65.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → The Hera Platinum Hotel, Ataşehir
- Distance
- ~23 km
- Travel time
- ~25 min
- Price
- from €50 one way · €100 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €50 (3 passengers) · First Class €55 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €16.67 | €33.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €9.17 | €18.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €4.69 | €9.38 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.69 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 25 min for the 23 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 30 min before a domestic and 3 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Flying into Istanbul Airport instead?
The Hera Platinum Hotel is also about 59 km · 1 h from Istanbul Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
Where the hotel is
The Hera Platinum Hotel is a city hotel on Kayışdağı Caddesi in Küçükbakkalköy, part of Ataşehir on Istanbul's Asian side. The Atatürk Library and Museum stands right next door and Brandium Shopping Mall is a short walk away, while Metropol Istanbul Mall, the Düştepe Game Museum and Republic Square are a short drive. Nice Royal Otel, Cityloft 24 Suites and Reise Inn Hotel are among the neighbouring hotels.
Add your flight number when booking. The driver tracks your flight, so if you land early or late the pickup time adjusts automatically and there is no need to call ahead. Once you are through arrivals, simply look for the name sign waiting for you.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Atatürk Library and Museum | 70 m | 1 min walk |
| Brandium Shopping Mall | 790 m | 10 min walk |
| Metropol Istanbul Mall | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Düştepe Game Museum | 1.9 km | 25 min walk |
| Republic Square | 2.2 km | 27 min walk |
| Kozzy Shopping Center | 2.9 km | by car |
| Watergarden Istanbul | 3.0 km | by car |
| Optimum Premium Outlet | 3.4 km | by car |
The Hera Platinum Hotel → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 25 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Hera Platinum Hotel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Hera Platinum Hotel?
The Hera Platinum Hotel sits in Ataşehir, roughly 23 km from the airport – about 25 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to The Hera Platinum Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €50 (3 passengers), First Class €55 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Hera Platinum Hotel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to your door in The Hera Platinum Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €50 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at The Hera Platinum Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Kayışdağı Caddesi 143 Küçükbakkalköy). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave The Hera Platinum Hotel for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 25 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Can I land at Istanbul Airport and still get to The Hera Platinum Hotel?
Yes. The Hera Platinum Hotel is about 59 km and 1 h from Istanbul Airport, with cars from €65. Choose Istanbul Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
What can I find around The Hera Platinum Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Atatürk Library and Museum (70 m, 1 min walk), Brandium Shopping Mall (790 m, 10 min walk) and Metropol Istanbul Mall (1.7 km, 22 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to The Hera Platinum Hotel?
For The Hera Platinum Hotel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €75 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.